Gas Safe warns landlords over number of dangerous appliances in homes

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One in five homes inspected nationally had a dangerous gas appliance which needed to be switched off immediately, while three in five were in an unsafe condition, according to the Gas Safe Register. 

Landlords are being encouraged to make sure their properties aren’t part of the problem by following the advice promoted during Gas Safety Week, which starts today.

The campaign hopes to raise awareness of the importance of taking care of gas appliances that are unlikely to perform optimally if poorly installed or incorrectly maintained. Problems can even lead to carbon monoxide poisoning, gas leaks and fires.

Landlords should make sure that gas pipework, appliances and flues in their properties are safely maintained and that all gas appliances and flues provided for tenants’ use have an annual safety check.

A Gas Safety Record must be provided to the tenant within 28 days of completing the check or to any new tenant before they move in, and a copy kept until two further checks have taken place. Landlords should also ensure that maintenance and annual safety checks are carried out by a qualified Gas Safe registered engineer.

Illnesses

Awareness campaigns have already contributed to reducing the number of illnesses caused by carbon monoxide poisoning, according to Propertymark, but it says there is still plenty more work to be done.

CEO Nathan Emerson (pictured) adds: “We’re proud to support the Gas Safe Register in its campaign again this year.

“We understand the importance of education when it comes to gas safety and by spreading this vital information especially to agents and landlords, we can limit the devastating impact that unsafe appliances can have.”

Visit the Gas Safe Register at www.gassaferegister.co.uk/help-and-advice

Read more: How to gain access to a rented property for gas checks.

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